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Blue light.
What’s that all about?
Blue light is everywhere. It’s in sunlight. But it’s especially common in digital devices: iPhones, laptops, tablets. All those gizmos.
It’s a modern-day menace
Blue light penetrates your retinas, giving your brain a cue that it’s time to wake up and seize the day. But extended exposure to blue light can have a significant impact on our wellbeing – headaches, eye irritation and fatigue are all common symptoms of blue light exposure.
Plus, by restricting the production of melatonin (a chemical which helps us sleep), blue light disrupts your natural sleep cycles causing you to feel lethargic, irritable and unproductive. Yikes!
That’s why we created Ocushield!
Ocushield is the world’s first and only medically-rated blue light blocking screen protector.
Developed by qualified optometrists, our screen protectors for smartphones and tablets effectively block up to 90% of harmful blue light emissions. They’re made from super-strong tempered glass with a scratch-resistant oleophobic coating, so they’ll live with you through thick and thin. And unlike apps and ‘night mode’ settings, Ocushield does this without discolouring your screen.
The result is a crystal-clear display and a healthier, more productive you!
Why not just turn on the built-in blue light filter?
iPads have gone from being a luxury to a necessity. From working to catching up on social media, this handy device can do it all.
If you own an iPad you will more than likely know about the built-in blue light filter.
In fact, iPads and iPhones both feature what is called "Night Shift," which changes the colour temperature of your screen, making it much less stimulating.
This is great to reduce and neutralise blue light, so you are not being exposed to the harmful rays that promote the adverse side effects (damaging your retinas and disrupting your sleep and wake cycle).
Although, your screen will now appear with an ugly orange glow.
Too much orange?
This feature may work well at night or when you’re planning to unwind, but it’s not practical during the day if you’re doing colour sensitive work or need more light. Unless orange is your favourite colour, you’re likely to keep Night Shift off until the evening, keeping yourself exposed to blue light throughout the day.
Having it turned on ultimately diminishes your screen quality. When you use the built in options you have to make a tradeoff…
Enter Ocushield and the Anti-blue Light Screen Protector, now you never have to choose between screen quality and blue light ray shielding ever again.
The Ocushield blue light filter - the best screen protector for the iPads
Designed by Optometrists in the UK, Ocushield is home to the only medically rated anti blue light screen protector on the market.
It allows you to get the most out of your iPad day and night, without worrying about blue light rays damaging your health.
With eyes being one of the most sensitive parts of the body, it’s important to keep those peepers protected.
With Ocushield, you can do just that without turning your screen orange!
All you have to do is fit the filter over the screen of your iPad Pro, Air or Mini and you are ready to go.
How to know if your filter is working
With any blue light filter product, we want to look at the blue light which is absorbed and at what wavelengths. It is important to seek clarification via an official spectrometer report from a lab. No other test with a gimmicky blue light card can do the job.
Blue light that is most harmful to the eyes is found between between 370-455nm. It can be damaging both in the short-term (eye strain & headaches) and long-term (eye diseases such as macular degeneration).
Therefore, the filter should be limiting sufficient levels of blue light within these wavelengths of light.
Blue light from screens is only emitted after 405nm, therefore a screen filter should limit harmful light from this point onwards. But for LED lighting and the sun, other protection from waves of 370-455nm is also needed.
What’s in the package
✦ Anti-blue light screen protector (tempered glass, won’t affect screen colours)
✦ Cloth + dust removers
✦ Easy applicator
✦ Full instructions
Expert Approval
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![Dhruvin Patel]()
Dhruvin Patel
Optometrist
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![Dr Saliha Afridi]()
Dr Saliha Afridi
Clinical psychologist
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![Dr Nikola Ragusa]()
Dr Nikola Ragusa
Ophthalmologist
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![Dr. Nikita Desai]()
Dr. Nikita Desai
Optometrist
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Rachel Clarkson
Dietician & Nutritionist
Dhruvin Patel
OPTOMETRIST AND FOUNDER OF OCUSHIELD
Dhruvin studied extensively the role blue light has in the eyes physiology and circadian rhythms whilst studying to become an optometrist. This allowed him to build the research backed Ocushield products we have today. Alongside this he spent many years working in clinical practice, from hospital practice to community settings where he further developed his clinical skills.
Comment on blue light:
Having learned about the dangers of blue light very early on in 2013 meant, I have been following blue light research closely over the years. The research/knowledge base has increased dramatically compared to what was available in previous years. Now we have epidemiological studies, clinical trials and peer reviewed papers all on how blue light affects our health.
It is now conclusive that blue light emitted from sources such as screens and ambient lighting, can affect three main aspects of our health. Firstly our eyes, by causing eye strain and headaches in the short term but also contributing towards Macular Degeneration in the long-term. Secondly, our sleep by suppressing the hormone melatonin which makes it possible for our bodies to fall asleep. Without the secretion of this hormone, we stay awake essentially. Finally, skin which has come from newer findings. We now know 30 hours of exposure to blue light from smartphone or laptop screens can increase the inflammation level in skin cells by 40%. This means more fine lines and early ageing.
In a digital age, we can’t get away from technology. But, we can be mindful of how we and our families use technology and adjust our environments so our bodies are being protected from overexposure to harmful blue light.
Dr Saliha Afridi
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Saliha Afridi Emirates is a USA/UAE Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Managing Director of The LightHouse Arabia. LightHouse Arabia provides psychological and psychiatric care to children, adults and families. Dr Saliha Grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and moved to Dubai in 2008 with a mission to have a positive impact on the mental health of the individuals in this region.
Comment on blue light:
I believe one of the “must have” products of the digital age is a blue light screen protector. Blue light is causing havoc to our sleep cycles, as it suppresses the release of an essential hormone called melatonin. The disturbance of sleep and the lack of quality sleep are not only linked to a host of mental health problems such as heightened anxiety and lower mood - but also decreased levels of motivation, productivity and concentration. As well as poor judgement and problem-solving. To me, it’s a no-brainer. You should add this screen protector to every device in your household, especially as technology becomes more and more interwoven in our lives and the lives of our children. What I really appreciate about the Ocushield blue light screen protector is that it does not change the appearance of my screen at all (unlike my phone’s “Night Mode” or other protectors). I have more energy/focus in my day and my eyes are noticeably less fatigued after hours of sitting in front of my laptop/mobile phone. I highly, highly recommend this product for professionals, parents, and their children
Dr Nikola Ragusa
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Nikola Ragusa is a glaucoma and laser cataract surgeon. He has a special interest in preventative medicine and improving visual health. He works in the New York City metro area and sees patients in The Bronx. He has given lectures nationally and internationally on various eye care issues - as well as innovations in eye care.
Comment on blue light:
We have seen a shift over the past year to working from home and increasing popularity of Zoom meetings/teleconference solutions. The need for protection and alleviation of digital eye related illnesses is becoming a must for a lot of patients.
Ocushield offers a way to increase comfort in a stylish and effective way. By offering blue light blocking technology - the user can work on their computer, tablet, and smartphone with less vision or ocular fatigue. For the Zoomer generation, this is a must. I recommend Ocushield’s products to all of my patients who work in front of screens regularly.
The best way to prevent eye strain from digital devices is through preventing their negative effects. Ocushield delivers on this, by helping their clients stay healthy and avoid digital eye strain before it begins.
Dr. Nikita Desai
Optometrist
Dr. Nikita Desai is a therapeutic optometrist and has a special interest in ocular disease and low vision. She loves to care for her patients along with educating them about their ocular health.Dr. Desai was born in Toronto, Canada but raised in Savannah, Georgia. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas. She currently practices in Savannah, Georgia as a primary care and low vision optometrist. Apart from caring for patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends - along with traveling.
Comment on blue light:
Blue light is a type of visible light with a shorter wavelength, making it emit higher energy. Blue light is not only given off by the sun but also by computer screens, smartphones, flat-screen televisions, and anything that has fluorescent and/or LED backlighting (which includes regular light bulbs btw!).
It is important to understand the effects of blue light because it is not only damaging to the eyes short term, but also long term. Short term blue light effects can make the eyes fatigued and dry. This can contribute to the symptoms of throbbing pain around the eyes - some even suffer from itchy/”burning” eyes. The long term blue light effects can decrease the pigment in the centre part of the vision known as the macula. This can increase the risk of development of macular degeneration - and even blindness.
The sun can actually radiate more blue light than screens. However, with the increasing amount of time in front of/staring directly at screens, we’re starting to see it affect a lot more eyes than the sun. Using blue light filter glasses or screen protectors can help to decrease the amount of blue light that enters the cornea, lens or retina.
Ocushield has a lot to offer for their customers from screen protectors - from electronic devices to blue light blocking glasses. The variety of their products has allowed me to protect many of my own devices to help protect my eyes. This is why I feel so comfortable suggesting these products to my patients. Plus, with their beautiful range - I know they won’t have a hard time finding a product they like, to help protect their eyes!
Rachel Clarkson
Specialist Dietician & Nutritionist
Rachel has worked as a Clinical Dietician in the NHS at Chelsea & Westminster hospital before setting up her own private practice on the famous London’s Harley Street. Rachel is a board certified dietician and a healthcare professional that can assess, diagnose and treat medical conditions, working with both healthy and sick people.
Comment on blue light:
Now more than ever, sleep is becoming a major factor in our health and wellness. Sleep is not only important to give our body rest but it also gives our brain a chance to flush out toxins that have accumulated throughout the day, which can only be done when we are asleep.
We’ve all heard that phones and screens before bedtime are a big no! But do you know the science behind this? We have a helpful hormone in our body called melatonin, which is secreted in the dark, causing us to become tired and sleepy. In the morning as the sun rises and there is more light, melatonin stops being produced by our body which causes us to wake up! Our laptop or phone screens emit a particular type of light called “blue light”, which stops the production of melatonin. And without melatonin, our sleep quality is greatly compromised!
So how does this affect our body’s overall health? Recent research is showing us that sleep quality also plays a huge role in weight management. Studies are showing us that the less we sleep, the more hunger hormone (ghrelin) is produced and the less satiety hormone (leptin) is secreted. This causes us to eat much more after a night or two of bad sleep. Not only do we overeat because of this imbalance of hormones, but the research is showing we also don’t make the best food choices when our body is in this state! We are more likely to snack and eat energy dense, high carb and saturated fat foods. This can cause weight gain and also long term, can have other implications on our overall health.
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